Float Your Worries Away

08 Aug Float Your Worries Away

Have you ever felt so stressed that you didn’t know where to turn? Waiting for the vacation or the next moment of peace and quiet just doesn’t seem good enough! We know the feeling. 77% of people experience physical symptoms of stress, and 73% of people experience psychological symptoms of stress; we’ve all felt that way! Then, we discovered Floating. Behold one of the most delicate and effective environments to relieve the body and mind of stress: a simple combination of salt, water, warmth, and darkness, also known as the Float Tank. There have been many studies that show a significant decrease in stress and anxiety after floatation. While floating, one experiences an activation of the parasympathetic nervous system and a suppression of the sympathetic nervous system (the “fight or flight” stress response). This results in a decrease of hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine, and an increase in endorphins and dopamine – aka, the natural pain killers our bodies were perfectly designed to produce.

The cycle of positive interactions of the body continues as a decrease in blood pressure, heart rate, and muscle tension take place. In turn, boosting the immune system.

With an environment where one can partake in a complete relief from gravity, sound, sight, and touch, an immense amount of healing can take place. Not only does one experience relief from physical stress, but emotional and psychological stress as well.

The float tank creates the perfect environment of focus to gain clarity and solutions around problems at hand. It induces a state of deep meditation and has been shown to promote neurogenesis in the brain – the growth of healthy brain tissue. It seems as though the more time you spend in a tank, the clearer your mind gets. Who would’ve known!